Has he peaked academically? Seems most Ute football players are no better
academically than they were in high school. Perhaps it is the long-running code
of conduct violations.

Jackie TreehornSt George, UT

Aug. 13, 2018 7:34 a.m.

"We told him, ‘You can be the dude this year. And if you practice like
the dude, you’re going to be the dude.’"

That, or El
Duderino, or His Dudeness, or Duder, if you're not into the whole brevity
thing.

UUProvo, UT

Aug. 12, 2018 6:21 p.m.

@ at long last. . . "Let us not get too hyped up about the Utes yet.
Performance before praise"

Sage advice, couldn't agree more.

london_joshLincoln, CA

Aug. 12, 2018 5:24 p.m.

Mike,

"Let us not get to hyped up about the Utes yet.
Performance before praise. Doesn't all the pre-season hype remind you of
the annual situation of another team in the state?"

That's
absolutely true in many cases.

BYU used to have 12 games a year
where 9 in conference held 7 easy wins so then you have 3 big teams to knock
off, and if you win more than 2 of those 3 games on paper it's a great
year.

Fans got accustomed to the routine, Utah was a great game
because it was the conference championship game most of the time.

I'd certainly say that BYU fans are disproportionately overly optimistic
compared to Utah fans in general - the funny thing is that on these comment
boards it's probably the opposite. Comments like Moss being one of the best
RBs in the nation or Tuttle being NFL ready (before taking a snap in a game) is
sort of funny.

As a fan base, historically BYU has been obnoxious -
but no serious BYU fan projects more than 8 wins, meanwhile Utah fans are all
over championships and playoffs.

Maybe the wind is shifting, I hope
so, it's embarrassing and distracting to have such a lack of grip on
reality when both teams need fundamentals to grow.

london_joshLincoln, CA

Aug. 12, 2018 4:47 p.m.

Rumnuts my friend,

I respect everyone initially, then slowly it
becomes based on merit. You are a great guy and very knowledgeable about
football, you've earned my respect, although we vehemently disagree on some
topics you enlighten the conversation in general.

Others don't
get my respect because they can take from conversations but never seem to add to
it, unlike you where we interpret facts and stats differently but enough to have
great conversations - which is better to have with one who disagrees rather than
agrees.

It's ironic to see people proclaim BYU football as dead
and broken due to one bad season in a decade, and in the same breath proclaim
confidence in Utah winning the PAC-S when they never have.

Zack Moss
is a great player, would you call him one of the best in the nation?

And after being called out by another fan about unrealistic expectations would
you have defended your remarks?

Based on this individual's
typical comments, it's deeply ironic, to a degree that I find humorous.

I hope Moss has a great year, he could make the NFL, but it's very
premature to give him such accolades in advance.

Real UteDallas, TX

Aug. 12, 2018 2:29 p.m.

@London Josh,

We Utes know BYU fans all-too well. You people love
your heroes and sports teams. I can relish in that.

Real UteDallas, TX

Aug. 12, 2018 12:27 p.m.

@London Josh, the epitome of "irony" is BYU football and basketball in
the 21st century. I know your faith, opinions, hopes, prayers, etc......

You really are an intellect and know truth. When you talk "ball"
you are a champ! When you prognosticate about BYU "glory," you are
always wrong as truth proved that fact.

You are a good person and I
so admire you. M.

london_joshLincoln, CA

Aug. 12, 2018 6:38 a.m.

I'm a fan of football and a fan of irony - thanks for giving me my fill of
both.

AZUTE1Mesa, AZ

Aug. 11, 2018 9:35 p.m.

“Let us not get to hyped up about the Utes yet. Performance before praise.
Doesn't all the pre-season hype remind you of the annual situation of
another team in the state?”

Apples-to-oranges.....I see
predominantly praise for what’s already occurred & what it MIGHT
portend for this year.

Only tds is undefeated in the preseason.....No
other program even remotely touches them.

Go Utes!

Real UteDallas, TX

Aug. 11, 2018 3:12 p.m.

Moss only cares about gaining more than 45 yards vs BYU'S phenomenal
defense!

xertSanta Monica, CA

Aug. 11, 2018 9:33 a.m.

At his best he runs with the violence of Devontae Booker and the heart of Joe
Williams. He is going to be an All Conference player who is mentioned as an All
American. He will play on Sundays. The best thing about this for the Utes is
that the reason he improves and grows is because he has a guy right behind him
who might very well be just as good. If Zack Moss has improved from last
season--he will give opposing defenses nightmares.

nothegameSaratoga Springs, UT

Aug. 11, 2018 7:55 a.m.

This guy is going to have a great season. Go Utes.

at long last. . .Kirksville , MO

Aug. 11, 2018 6:35 a.m.

Let us not get to hyped up about the Utes yet. Performance before praise.
Doesn't all the pre-season hype remind you of the annual situation of
another team in the state?

MichiganUte90Richland, MI

Aug. 11, 2018 6:21 a.m.

Coach McDonald came as a package deal with Troy Taylor. No one has been talking
about him but I think he might be a great coach. Moss was just another back
that had some good yards year 1. Then last year he grew as a player
tremendously. Coincidence it was Coach McDonald’s year 1?

Remember that Armand Shyne was ahead of Moss two years ago and again last year
looking to be be the starter before his arm injury. Just imagine if Shyne grows
as much as Moss in 2018. We could be looking at two all PAC-12 caliber backs on
the same team.

AZUTE1Mesa, AZ

Aug. 10, 2018 9:25 p.m.

Hands-down, 1 of the top RBs in the nation/conference!

I remember
when the light finally came on for him against USC & the absolute violence
w/which he ran during that game.....Heck, he literally had defenders bouncing
off of him, including USC’s stud MLB, Cameron Smith!